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Finding an evening activity in Siem Reap that feels meaningful—rather than just another tourist show—can be difficult, especially if you want something that reflects real Cambodian culture. A Phare Circus performance solves that problem by offering an authentic, high-quality experience created and performed by local artists, while also supporting a nonprofit organization that helps vulnerable communities. Relax and enjoy a moving, visually striking performance that combines storytelling, music, and circus arts into one unforgettable night.

Watch live Kun-Khmer kickboxing at the TV-Stadium with the ringside seats. There are five local and international fights with two hours length. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evening. Be picked up from your accommodation and arrive at the stadium in plenty of time before boxing begins. Sit ring side and be part of the electric atmosphere that is generated by both local and international fights on the card for the night. Khmer or Pradal Serey is a style of kickboxing originating in Cambodia. It dates back to the 9th century and was taught to Angkor Warriors to defend Angkor Wat. It is a free fighting style consisting of stand-up strikes and clinches. There are min types of strikes; punches, kicks, elbow and knee strikes. The clinch is used to wear down the opponent. The clinch opponents use short range kicks and elbow to dominate. Cambodian fighter tend to use more elbow strikes than other martial arts, with more victories coming from elbow strikes than any other strike.

Matches live every Thu, Fri, Sat & sun evening 6:00-8:00 pm. Book it now ! You will be informed the time before the activity start and picked up from your hotel for round trip by the TukTuk or Van Driver. To and before entering the boxing arena, you will learn history of the martial arts, The Kun Khmer, explained and shown by the local driver in English explanations. From the starting time, while cheering for the matches until it ends, the local cold drink or beer is served! Your ring side seats are reserved. You will have chance to watch closer and take the photos with the boxers. The Kun Khmer is really famous for its free style of fighting, including punching, kicking, kneeling and elbow strikes to knock out the opponents in the ring. Under Kun Khmer rulings, a match consists three minutes of five rounds, but Raw Yarn or international friendship match consists three minutes of three rounds. After matches done, you will be allowed to get into the ring for experience and memories.

Embark on a full-day round trip from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh to explore the capital’s most iconic attractions. Highlights include visits to the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, and the Independence Monument. • Enjoy round trip in a comfortable ride from the cruise port to Phnom Penh via the express highway with an English-speaking driver • A professional English-speaking tour guide will meet in Phnom Penh accompany you at all sightseeing locations in Phnom Penh • Admission fees to all attractions are included in the tour

Discover Siem Reap beyond the temples on a meaningful cultural journey. Visit the War Museum and Wat Thmei Killing Field to understand Cambodia’s modern history, meet the remarkable APOPO HeroRATs trained to save lives by detecting landmines, explore the tranquil Royal Residence gardens, and experience authentic Khmer craftsmanship at Satcha Cambodian Handicraft Center.

With two full days to explore Angkor Archeological Site, you can cover Angkor’s most dramatic highlights, including Banteay Srei, a magnificent and little-visited temple set deep in the countryside. Traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle is a great way to keep cool between the sweltering sites, and the tour includes sunrise at Angkor Wat, a classic experience made smoother by pre-arranging your early morning transport.

Immerse yourself in Cambodian folktales and history while watching talented young acrobats and aerialists perform live feats before your eyes by booking yourself a ticket to Phare, a circus arts performance staged right in Siem Reap. There are six acts in total, depicting everything from traditional elements of Cambodian society to interactions between locals and tourists. *Seat is not guaranteed for infant free ticket. The infant may have to sit on the adult’s lap. Child rate should be booked if seat is required.

Explore the poignant history of Cambodia with a half-day tour in Siem Reap that visits the APOPO Visitor Center and the Wat Thmei Killing Fields. This tour offers insight into the country’s struggles and triumphs, highlighting the ongoing efforts for a safer future. Engage with local narratives that shape Cambodia's resilience and hope through powerful stories and educational experiences at these significant sites. - Visit the APOPO Visitor Center, dedicated to landmine detection and education - Reflect at the Wat Thmei Killing Fields, a site of remembrance - Gain profound insights into Cambodia's modern history and recovery efforts - Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand Cambodia's journey

If you’ve only got limited time in Cambodia’s capital, maximize every minute on this sightseeing tour that reveals the highlights of Phnom Penh and provides a comprehensive introduction for first-time visitors. In a small group limited to 10, you’ll travel between the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Royal Palace, and more without getting lost or having to navigate public transport.

Start your journey with hotel pick-up as your driver and tuk-tuk await to take you on a full-day private exploration of the Angkor Archaeological Park. This traditional mode of transport allows you to experience the temples as locals do, while enjoying the refreshing breeze between each stop. Your tuk-tuk driver will wait at every temple, ensuring a smooth, flexible, and stress-free day of exploration. - Tour Options You can choose a tour based on your preferences and timing: • Angkor Wat Sunrise by Tuk-Tuk: Witness the iconic sunrise over Angkor Wat and explore Angkor temples in small circle. • Angkor Wat Tour by Tuk-Tuk: Classic Angkor Wat exploration full day tour in Angkor Park. • Angkor Temples & Banteay Srei: Includes Angkor temples plus the beautiful pink sandstone Banteay Srei temple. • Include English Tour Guide: Add a professional English-speaking guide for in-depth history and insights. • Sunset at Angkor Wat Tour by Tuk-Tuk: End your day with a sunset view at Angkor Wat.

Experience the perfect blend of countryside charm and city highlights on this full-day Phnom Penh tour. Begin your morning with a peaceful escape to Silk Island, where you’ll travel by ferry and explore rural villages, local markets, traditional tofu skin production, and a Buddhist temple. Discover the art of silk weaving and gain insight into Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage while enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. In the afternoon, return to the city to visit Phnom Penh’s most iconic landmarks, including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, Independence Monument, Central Market, and Wat Phnom. This journey offers a fascinating look into Cambodia’s history, culture, and daily life, ending with a deeper appreciation of the capital’s vibrant character.

Explore the vibrant and colorful markets of Cambodia's capital on this morning markets and street art tour in Phnom Penh. Mornings are the best time to experience Phnom Penh’s markets—especially the local ones, where you’ll be the only out-of-towners. Get a taste of the city’s specialties with breakfast and snacks from local stalls, followed by an underground street art tour, where you’ll go mural-spotting in hidden areas - Experience the buzz of the local markets first thing in the morning - Try some of the best local street food—including a back-alley breakfast - Learn about Cambodia’s cultural renaissance and the role of street art - Visit over 40 murals and artworks in the city's cool urban areas.

Discover Phnom Penh through its flavors, markets, and creative spirit on this immersive food and culture tour. Begin with a hotel pickup and head into lively local neighborhoods for a traditional Cambodian breakfast, enjoying savory noodle soup or pork rice paired with local coffee. Stroll through a bustling open-air market to sample seasonal bites, learn about local herbs and produce, and experience everyday life as residents shop and bargain. Continue with a walk through Phnom Penh’s emerging street art scene, where Khmer history and symbolism come alive in colorful urban murals. Savor freshly made Banh Chaev at a beloved local restaurant before ending the tour with Phnom Penh’s signature coffee blend — a perfect finale to a truly authentic experience.

Start your morning in Phnom Penh like a local with a freshly prepared breakfast at the markets before discovering the vibrant murals adorning the city’s backstreets. Next, pass by the iconic 1920s Raffles Hotel before calling at Wat Botum. Tuck into more yummy food and opt to wash it down with a sugar cane drink before your final stop at the art gallery near the Royal Palace.

The tour includes the Royal Palace which is still used as the royal resident for His Majesty King of Cambodia and the royal family. We will visit the Silver Pagoda, a 90 kg golden Buddhist Statue encrusted with 2,086 diamonds. Continue to visit Genocide Museum (S-21), a former high school converted by Pol Pot into a prison for torture, sentence, and interrogate the victims during Khmer Rough regime and the Killing Field, a former Chinese cemetery converted into a killing field by Pol Pot. The next is visiting Wat Phnom, the namesake of Phnom Penh city then continue to visit the Independent Monument, represented the independent from French Colonized. You will know more detail about the history and culture of Cambodia, one of the old countries in South East Asia.

Genocide Museum (S-21 )served as the central hub of a vast prison system throughout the country and was used throughout the period as a secret facility for the detention, interrogation, torture and extermination of those deemed “political enemies” of the regime. Due to a policy of guilt-by-association, at times whole families were detained at the center. Very few inmates were released out of the prison during the years 1975 and 1979. Only 12 former inmates survived the opening of S-21 when Phnom Penh was liberated. Four of them were children. Killing Field between 1975 and 1979 by the Khmer Rouge in perpetrating the Cambodian genocide. Situated about 17 kilometres (11 mi) south of the city centre, it was attached to the Tuol Sleng detention centre. The bodies of 8,895 victims were exhumed from the site after the fall of the khmere Rouge, who would have been executed there—typically with pickaxes to conserve bullets—before being buried in mass graves.

Available now is our save and well guided Phnom Penh Evening & Night Lights photography session from 5:15 pm until 20:30 pm or later on demand.  Starts daily from 5.15pm and includes fabulous sunset shooting and capturing the nightfall and lively transformation of Phnom Penh city into the night. During the Night tour it is very pleasant temperature (no sun) to explore the town. Bring your camera or Iphone. A tripod is recommended. If you don't have one we can hire you a lightweight tripod on demand. Cambodia Photo Tours by long time Phnom Penh local resident and professional Photographer Michael Klinkhamer is offering highly rated and exciting photography-tours in Phnom Penh-Cambodia.

This half-day tour takes in memorials and museums from Cambodia’s recent history under the Khmer Rouge. An experienced guide will explain the significance of some key sites from during the regime’s reign.

As I’m Cambodian I’m very happy and warmly welcome all travelers. I’m strong willing to tell you all about our history. We serve you with our hearts and willing to share about Cambodian people experienced during Khmer Rouge regime. Anyway our tour guides and drivers are licensed from the ministry. -Guides are very knowledgeable , tidy, polite, friendly and helpful. - Drivers are courteous, polite, friendly, drive safely, flexible, and promptly on schedule. We stress that our travellers are not our customers but our friends!! We will make your trip is fantastic and memorable. Pleas allow us to serve you.

Join a confronting yet essential tour in Phnom Penh to The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. This tour will help you reflect on the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge regime on modern Cambodia. We come face to face with the horrific crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Tuol Sleng was a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. We then travel out of town to the Killing Fields of ChoengEk. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate. An old Chinese cemetery, ChoengEk was turned into an extermination camp for political prisoners. The remains of 8985 people were exhumed from mass graves and are kept in a memorial stupa here. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people.

Tour Description (shortened & refined): Explore Cambodia’s tragic past on a moving journey through its darkest chapters. Visit the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, where the memorial stupa honors victims of the Khmer Rouge. Walk through the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, once a high school turned notorious prison, and hear haunting stories of survival. Conclude with a personal meeting with a survivor who shares their resilience and hope. Along the way, I’ll explain who the Khmer Rouge were, how they rose to power, why so many lives were lost, how the regime ended, and how Cambodia has moved forward today. Visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Meet a survivor for an intimate insight into their story Includes hotel pick-up Professional English-speaking guide Guided inside both places Cold Waters